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The Deep Sea Gold Rush the Coming Geopolitical Battle for Ocean Floor Minerals
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AI-generatedThe article discusses a geopolitical race for ocean floor minerals (cobalt, nickel, copper, manganese) driven by resource needs and tensions. The commercial mechanism is a potential future supply source for critical battery and industrial metals, which could reduce reliance on China and affect global metal prices. However, the impact is speculative and long-term, with no immediate price or supply disruption. The primary channel is regulatory/policy push for new mining, but commercial viability and environmental hurdles remain. The effect is global but nascent.
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- President Trump signed executive order in April 2025 to expedite deep-sea mining in U.S. and foreign waters.
- Norway has authorized commercial seabed mining.
- Saudi Arabia and other nations are expanding deep-sea mining initiatives.
- Target minerals include cobalt, nickel, copper, and manganese.
- International Seabed Authority asserts sole authority over international seabed mining.
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